Master-level Open UAS , Pathway Studies, Master's Degree in Social Services and Health Care, Applied Gerontology: POLKUYIKA25
Code: POLKUYIKA25
- Duration
- 1 years (30 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2025
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
This curriculum is for master-level Open UAS path students. The curriculum includes first year studies in the Master's Degree Programme in Master's Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology. There is also some personal study planning in the open university's path studies.
The degree provides expertise in applied gerontology, where the aim is to deepen the evidence-based knowledge on areas that are related to aging societies, promotion of health and well-being in older adults and services in the field of gerontology. The focus will be on creating age-friendly societies. The degree supports sustainable development by supporting active participation of older adults and by promoting health and well-being among older populations.
Graduates are eligible for positions which require a Master's degree.
The degree includes courses related to several areas in the field of applied gerontology. Courses include topics such as creating age-friendly societies, promoting health and well-being of older adults and management and leadership in the field of gerontology. Close collaboration with the working life and several stakeholders is a key element during the studies. After completing the degree, students are qualified to work in different sectors (public, private, third) where expertise in ageing is needed.
Within freely chosen studies and in Master’s thesis, the student can focus on her/his own special areas of interest.
Development
Students come from the working life, giving possibilities to link studies to development of working life. Close collaboration with other Master's degree Programmes within SeAMK and also working in national and international networks will be included in the studies.
Objective
The degree provides expertise in applied gerontology, where the aim is to deepen the evidence-based knowledge on areas that are related to aging societies, promotion of health and well-being in older adults and services in the field of gerontology. The focus will be on creating age-friendly societies. The degree supports sustainable development by supporting active participation of older adults and by promoting health and well-being among older populations.
Within freely chosen studies and in Master’s thesis, the student can focus on her/his own special areas of interest.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2025-2026 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 5. / 2026 |
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| Total | 30 |
General competencies (Master’s Degrees)
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1 Learning competence
- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s expertise in a versatile and focused way |
| Research and development methods |
| Outline for the Master’s Thesis |
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2 Ethical competence
- is able to take responsibility for the actions of a community and for the consequences of these actions |
| The diversity and many faces of ageing |
| Developing an age-friendly society |
| Legislation and ethics in services for older people |
| Health literacy in promoting brain health and memory services |
| Participation and mental well-being of older people |
| Research and development methods |
| Management of Expertise and Knowledge |
| Outline for the Master’s Thesis |
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3 Working community competence
- is able to develop the operations of a work community |
| The diversity and many faces of ageing |
| Developing an age-friendly society |
| Legislation and ethics in services for older people |
| Development of services for older people, customer guidance and knowledge management |
| Development and management of occupational health care |
| Management of Expertise and Knowledge |
| Professionals and Clients of Social Services |
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4 Innovation competence
- is able to manage research, development and innovation projects and masters the methods of research and development work |
| Developing an age-friendly society |
| Development of services for older people, customer guidance and knowledge management |
| Outline for the Master’s Thesis |
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5 Internationalization competence
- is capable of international communication in one’s work and in the development of operations |
| International Collaboration in Health Care and Social Work |
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6 Entrepreneurial competence
- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working. |
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No attached course units |
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7 Quality control competence
- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems |
| Developing an age-friendly society |
| Participation and mental well-being of older people |
| Not grouped |
Master’s Degree studies
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.